James Heckman

January 10, 2024
Economist

Quick Facts

James Heckman
Full Name James Heckman
Occupation Economist
Date Of Birth Apr 19, 1944(1944-04-19)
Age 80
Birthplace Illinois
Country United States
Birth City Illinois
Horoscope Aries

James Heckman Biography

Name James Heckman
Birthday Apr 19
Birth Year 1944
Place Of Birth Illinois
Home Town Illinois
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Parents John Jacob Heckman, Bernice Irene Medley Heckman
Spouse Lynne Pettler-Heckman
Children(s) Jonathan Heckman, Alma Heckman

James Heckman is one of the most popular and richest Economist who was born on April 19, 1944 in Illinois, Illinois, United States. Economics professor who won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics in 2000 for his influential work in the fields of econometrics and microeconomics. He is author of more than three hundred articles as well as acclaimed books like 2005’s “Inequality in America.”

His Nobel Memorial Prize was shared with econometrician Daniel McFadden.

He has two children with sociologist Lynne Pettler-Heckma.

James Heckman Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Economist
House Living in own house.

James Heckman is one of the richest Economist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Heckman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He earned his his PhD in Economics from Princeton University.

He gained national attention in the early 90’s for his pioneering research on the outcomes of GED recipients.

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Who is James Heckman Dating?

According to our records, James Heckman married to Lynne Pettler- Heckman. As of December 1, 2023, James Heckman’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Economist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Heckman celebrates birthday on April 19 of every year.

Why did James Heckman win the Nobel Prize?

James Heckman received the Prize in Economic Sciences for his development of theory and methods used in the analysis of individual or household behavior. His work in selective samples led him to develop methods (such as the Heckman correction) for overcoming statistical sample-selection problems.

When did James Heckman win the Nobel Prize?

In 2000 , Heckman shared the Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on the microeconometrics of diversity and heterogeneity and for establishing a sound causal basis for public policy evaluation.

What did James Heckman?

Heckman is noted for his contributions to selection bias and self-selection analysis , especially Heckman correction, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Economics. He is also well known for his empirical research in labor economics, particularly regarding the efficacy of early childhood education programs.

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